Village sees 50 days without rain during summer heatwave
Wisley in Surrey has recorded no rain for 50 consecutive days - with little rain on the horizon as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains.
A prolonged summer heatwave has left a village in England and parts of Wales without rain for 50 consecutive days, according to recent weather reports. July 2025 saw the driest conditions in England and Wales since records began 190 years ago, with much of the region now under drought conditions. Wisley in Surrey has endured 52 days without rain, while Coningsby in Lincolnshire has faced 43 days of no rainfall.
High pressure systems dominating the weather since late-spring have impeded the formation of rain clouds. The longest documented period without rain was 73 days in Mile End, London, back in 1893. Coningsby's previous record stood at 33 days, observed in June-July 2018. Wisley's record of 36 dry days predated this year, dating back to 1976.
Despite some scattered showers this summer, many areas have been left unaffected, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warning of potential health impacts due to the heat. The agency has issued yellow heat health alerts, expecting a rise in healthcare usage among vulnerable individuals and an increased risk of water-related incidents.
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